The fundraising continues this week in the Orlando music community. There is one new entry this week from singer/songwriter Randal Branham on Kickstarter. He is hoping to raise $3,500 to film a music video for “Touching Down” and has until September 16 to reach his goal and he’s offering some nice rewards to fans that pledge.

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The fundraiser is still going on for Sean “Legacy” Maloney on Give Forward. There is still a long way to go to reach the $10,000 goal for his new leg and only a short time left to make it happen.

There are still three Orlando bands with Kickstarters running. The Getbye is hoping to raise $8,500 for a tour bus by October 9. The Jonnie Morgan Band is also looking to raise funds for a tour bus and have already exceeded their initial goal with time a perks left on their campaign. Meka Nism needs to raise $11,111 to fund their second EP, “The Shift” by September 7.

Thursday a new concert series kicks off in Orlando, Collective Culture. The shows will be at The Brink and feature live shows from top Orlando talent as well as occasionally including national touring acts. The inaugural show features live music from Shout London, Everyday I, Hadley’s Hope and The Cold Start.

On Friday at The Haven is a benefit show raising funds for Autism Rocks. There will be live music by students from The Rockstar Music School, Kids Without Heroes, Almost Unknown, General Eyes Eyes, Lake Worth Long Shots, The Adolescent Theory and Apollo Electric.

Monday, August 25

Bombshell’s Tavern - 5405 Edgewater Dr. - Live music by Stitched Up heart, City of the Weak, Martyrs Asylum, Mad As Adam, Always Falling Up and Don’t Cry its Friday for this show. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 day of show and parking is always FREE. The doors open at 6 p.m.

BB Kings Blues Club - 9101 International Dr. - Live music by Trae Pierce and T-Stone from 7:30-11:30 p.m.

West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - RPR presents open mic hosted by Rhenn Again at 8 p.m. This FREE event is 18+.

Tuesday, August 26

The Red Lion Pub - 3784 Howell Branch Road - Twisted Tuesday with Joy Wagon for this 18+ show. This FREE event includes live music and other entertainment as well as a home-cooked meal, with a $2 donation to the Red Lion Community Emergency Fund. The live music starts at 7:30 p.m.

BBQ Bar - 64 North Orange Ave. - Live music by False Punk and The Golden Pelicans for this show.

WPRK 91.5 - On line everywhere - The Jessica Pawli radio show airs from 9-10 a.m. featuring some local music on the playlist.

Wednesday, August 27

Bombshell’s Tavern - 5405 Edgewater Dr. - Live music by 7 Minutes in Heaven, The Big Time, The Millenium, Picking Up Napolean, Leave it to Us and Bothering Dennis for this show. The doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 day of show and parking is always FREE.

The Peacock Room - 1321 North Mills Ave. - Live music by Mic The Prophet, John D. Williams and Caiti Patton & Laine Breeden plus comedy from Kyle Cobrahands for this FREE 21+ show. The doors open at 9 p.m. and the music starts at 9:30 p.m.

Will’s Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music by The New Sam Rivers’ Rivbea Orchestra for this 18+ show. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 9 p.m.

WPRK 91.5 - On line everywhere - WPRK’s Local Heroes radio show from 5-7 p.m. features local talent from actors, directors, photographers, entrepreneurs, and musicians with DJ Daniel Pacchioni and co-hosts Ilene Leiber and George Wallace playing music from local Orlando bands. This week’s in studio guest is Good Morning Love.

RawTalkLive – On line everywhere – Musical guest Guverra at 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 28

The Brink - 47 West Amelia St. - Firestone Live Entertainment Complex kicks off their Collective Culture concert series with live music by Shout London, Everyday I, Hadley’s Hope and The Cold Start. Tickets are FREE in advance or $10 at the door. The doors open at 8 p.m. for this 18+ show.

Bombshell’s Tavern - 5405 Edgewater Dr. - Live music by Smile Empty Soul, Saint Ridley, Super Bob, The Knowing Within and Vapid for this show. The doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 day of show and parking is always FREE.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music by Panther Camp, Teen Agers, Rushmore and Awesome and the Ass Kickers for this 18+ show. This is Panther Camp's single release party. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 day of show. The doors open at 8 p.m.

The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Live music by Displace and Sumilan for this show. Tickets are $7 before 10 p.m. and $10 after. Parking is always FREE. The doors open at 8 p.m.

WPRK 91.5 - On line everywhere - The Whitney Costner Radio Show airs from 12-2 p.m. every Thursday featuring some local music on the playlist and special in-studio appearances from Orlando bands.

WOGR - On line everywhere - Join Orlando singer/songwriter Mark Dawson every Thursday for his weekly radio show, “Making Noise with Mark Dawson,” from 9-11 p.m.

Friday, August 29

House of Blues Orlando - 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. - Orlando Rocks! featuring live music by Meka Nism, Born From Ashes, Sunshine & Bullets and Anyone's Guess for this show. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are FREE from the bands.

The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - A benefit for Autism Rocks featuring live music by students from The Rockstar Music School, Kids Without Heroes, Almost Unknown, General Eyes Eyes, Lake Worth Long Shots, The Adolescent Theory and Apollo Electric for this 18+ show. This event is smoke-free, tickets are $8, the doors open at 6 p.m. and parking is FREE. There will also be raffles, food, prizes and drink specials.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music by Civilian, Savannah, Adjy and more for this show. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m.

The Peacock Room - 1321 North Mills Ave. - Live music by Chasing Jonah, AP Harris, Jeremiah Daly and Kristopher James for this show.

West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - Live music by The New Earth Project, Quantum X, Jupiter Groove, Three of a Mind and Fuzz Lightyear for this show. Tickets are $10 in advance from the bands. The doors open at 7 p.m.

The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music by Reptar, SWIMM, New Madrid and Bellows for this 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10.

The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Live music by F.I.L.T.H, Gargamel!, Funeral For A Clown, Black and Blue and an acoustic performance by April Rose (AuditoryARMory) for this show. The doors open at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $5 before 9:30 p.m. and $7 after.

West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - Live music by RAZORZ EDGE, Forgotten Fallen, Didges Christ SuperDrum, i woke up early for my funeral, Ninja Red Psycho and T.I.M. for this FREE all ages show. The doors open at 7 p.m.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music by Tears of a Tyrant, Whiskey Sharts, Eugene Snowden and Darko Gray for this show. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 day of show. The doors open at 7 p.m.

The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music by Wolf Gang, Sir Sly and Secret Someones for this 18+ show. Tickets are $13 in advance or $23 day of show. The doors open at 8 p.m.

The Caboose Bar - 1827 N. Orange Ave. - Live music by LAVOLA, yogurt smoothness, Coma Club and She The Slut for this FREE 21+ show. The doors open at 9 p.m.

West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - RPR presents Sunday Funday featuring live music from Phraydoe Peans & Family Gang, Root Of All and Mic The Prophet for this FREE 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music by Jason Lancaster (Go Radio), A Hero’s Fate, Every You and more for this show. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 day of show.

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Kat Coffin is an Orlando based freelance writer and avid music fan. She has done profiles of musicians, live show reviews, and CD reviews for both print and on line publications. She has also worked with musicians in writing and submitting press releases, putting together biographies, assembling and sending out press packets, and expanding their web presence by submitting and maintaining their information and music to various web sites. She can be reached here.